http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ Irish Allotments Forums: Recent Topics en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:29:07 +0000 http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=92#post-354 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:16:55 +0000 835335barry 354@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>starting a new allotment for 2011 in South west Donegal, Seeaking interst from anyone who would be interested in leasing plots </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=90#post-350 Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:27:02 +0000 Douglas Allotments 350@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>Hi<br /> We have opened allotments at Douglas Co. Cork. We have 90sq meter lovely plots ready to go: ploughed, rotovated, windbreaked and south facing. Facilities provided for the price parking, water on site, indoor rest area, tool storage and access to farm yard manure. We are flexible as regards plot sizes. Call Brian on 0852103626 or email <a href="mailto:douglasallotments@gmail.com">douglasallotments@gmail.com</a> for more info.<br /> Thanks<br /> Brian Douglas Allotments </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=91#post-352 Tue, 25 May 2010 17:40:00 +0000 emmetsheerin 352@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>Hello..</p> <p>I'm planning to do a photography project over the next few months that focuses on allotments. I'm really interested in documenting people working in their allotments and capturing their passion for growing food... </p> <p>I'm not a professional photographer but am an experienced enthusiast so i'm not doing this to make money. But if the project turns out ok, id like to exhibit the photos some place.</p> <p>I'd love to hear from anyone who wouldn't mind having me come out to their allotment some day and spend a couple of hours taking photographs. I'll even offer to do a spot of weeding!</p> <p>Anyway if anyone is interested...my email is <a href="mailto:emmetsheerin@gmail.com">emmetsheerin@gmail.com</a> </p> <p>Cheers </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=85#post-345 Fri, 22 Jan 2010 20:00:21 +0000 darrcow 345@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>new allotments in county meath will be ready at the start of march please email <a href="mailto:gardens4u@live.ie">gardens4u@live.ie</a> and i will forward all info </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=84#post-343 Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:13:59 +0000 stephenfgillman 343@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>My name is Stephen Gillman and I am a fourth year culinary arts student in DIT, I am doing a thesis on "How Allotments and Small Farms can save the Environment and Economy". This is a quick questionnaire (10questions) that I am using to find out more about the opinions of people growing in allotments that I could use to compare or contrast current literature that I have studied. I would be happy to answer any questions. Thanks for your time, it’s much appreciated</p> <p>This is the questionnaire <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WX8RHJM" rel="nofollow">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WX8RHJM</a> </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=25#post-117 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 02:56:47 +0000 Anonymous 117@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>Bandon sustainability/transition group have secured funding through local agenda 21 for allotments in Bandon town. We need both a site to rent and gardeners to take plots. Please email <a href="mailto:taraodon@gmail.com">taraodon@gmail.com</a> or tel 0879567452 </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=80#post-322 Sat, 22 Aug 2009 16:56:52 +0000 Anonymous 322@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>Does anyone know of any private allotments for rent in the south dublin area? I have my name down for the last three years with DCC and am still way down the list . I am growing a small amount in my garden but its a very small area. Any help would be appreciated. </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=83#post-337 Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:03:15 +0000 Anonymous 337@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>Hello Folks,</p> <p>I'm setting up an allotments on my land at<br /> Tawnies Upper, Clonakilty, West Cork</p> <p>I hope to have them up and running by January 2010</p> <p>If anyone's interested in the area feel free to give me a bell.</p> <p>email me on <a href="mailto:info@odonovanshotel.com">info@odonovanshotel.com</a> , but be sure and mention "Allotment/Tom" in the subject</p> <p>Thanks :) </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=27#post-121 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:07:38 +0000 Anonymous 121@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>hi all,</p> <p>anyone know of any near bandon or surrounding areas...... just need to have a look get some ideas???</p> <p>many thanks<br /> gc </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=79#post-321 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:15:32 +0000 Anonymous 321@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>Hi All,</p> <p>Just to let everyone know that there is an artisan market taking place on the Riverside next to Scotch hall s/c Drogheda this weekend 14 and 15 Aug as part of the Drogheda food festival.<br /> This market will continue every Friday going forward from 4-8pm.Stalls are still available if anyone has a glut!!<br /> contact:041-9843319 </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=81#post-323 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 22:01:32 +0000 Anonymous 323@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>I just thought I'd let anybody know that is interested in growing your own that we have a society in mayo which meets monthly with advice and help for smallholders and gardeners alike </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=77#post-317 Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:45:41 +0000 Anonymous 317@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>Hi,<br /> Can anyone tell me where I can purchase a roll of windbreak fabric in the south county Dublin or North East Wicklow area?<br /> I am also looking for wire mesh fencing or maybe it's ok to just use wooden posts and fabric. Any advice?<br /> PS, please don't tell me a DIY shop as they only sell in small quantities and it is very expensive.<br /> Thanks! </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=82#post-327 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:19:34 +0000 Anonymous 327@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>Well it's been a busy few months, the fruits of our labours are brilliant, the money which has been saved has been amazing. In Blackpool,(despite being depicted as less than enthusiastic at times)myself and the other volunteers have had a fantastic and very productive time, we had our share of problems,clueless so called experts, catterpillars, slugs and blight, but they are small and have been eliminated as far as possible, and considering that we are all(well some of us anyway)new to allotments, horticultural practices and comunal gardening, we have all gelled and been very productive,and we even made a few bob at a local market which just goes to show how easy when you put your mind to it, it can be. We successfuly turned a bare piece of neglected and barren land into a veritable vegetable oasis,there has been such a brilliant vibe around the place, even the chickens are happy, the harvesting is well under way now and we are eating our own organically grown produce,salads have never been tastier, what could be better eh? It's been a hard old slog, the irish summer hasn't been that kind to us though, I am looking forward to the next few months and the next series in september(24th)What a way to spend your time,it has been a very positive and rewarding experience,I would certainly encourage anyone to start digging there own garden and plant some food crops, It's great fun and You get to eat what you produce, how bad is that. </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=78#post-318 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:00:14 +0000 Anonymous 318@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>First GIY Ireland Conference Announced</p> <p>GIY (Grow it Yourself) Ireland – taking the ‘self’ out of ‘self-sufficiency’</p> <p>A new national not-for-profit organisation called GIY (Grow it Yourself) Ireland, which is trying to inspire people to grow their own food and give them the skills they need to do so successfully, is being launched on September 12 at the Waterford Harvest Festival. </p> <p>The organisation, established by journalist and author Michael Kelly, aims to establish local food growers groups in every town in Ireland . Hundreds of people are already involved in existing GIY groups (GIY Waterford for example has over 100 members that meet each month in the city library) where activities include monthly meetings, talks and demos, garden visits, seed and plant swaps, produce bartering, mentor panels and grower’s meitheals. GIY meetings are free and open to people interested in food growing at all levels, i.e. from growing a few herbs on the balcony to complete self-sufficiency, from beginners to old hands. </p> <p>“Growing your own food can be an isolating experience particularly when you are a novice and you don’t know where to start,” says Kelly. “A GIY group is about creating a grower’s community so that people can come together in their locality to learn from each other and exchange tips, knowledge, produce and war-stories! GIY Ireland is looking for local champions who are interested in setting up a GIY group in their area and we will give them all the help they need to get a sustainable, successful group up and running.”</p> <p>Speakers at the GIY Ireland launch which takes place in Waterford Institute of Technology on Saturday September 12 will include Joy Larkcom, Trevor Sargent, Darina Allen, Michael Kelly and Will Sutherland. There will also be a demonstration on cooking with sustainable fish by Fresh From the Sea author Clodagh McKenna and talks on allotments, community gardens, nutrition, seed-saving and permaculture. Tickets which cost €35 include a seasonal dinner and are available to buy from <a href="http://www.GIYIreland.com" rel="nofollow">www.GIYIreland.com</a></p> <p>Other events at the Waterford Harvest Festival include a ‘Harvest Feast’ in the city on the Saturday evening and a farmer’s market in the city centre on Sunday 13, September. GIY Ireland is supported by Social Entrepreneurs Ireland.</p> <p>Ciarán </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=31#post-156 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:22:34 +0000 Anonymous 156@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>I'm looking for an allotment near Shankill/ Bray Co. Wicklow, or land which I could use to grow my veggies...any ideas? </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=76#post-315 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:12:45 +0000 seasonpark 315@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>32 Allotments for lease in a 17th Centuary walled-in garden.</p> <p>Secure, safe, serene, and peaceful setting.<br /> 10*5m Flat, Rotivated plot.<br /> Toliets, and a shed to store tools.<br /> Easy going atmostphere.<br /> Good parking.<br /> Ring to make an appointment to view the plot.<br /> Ten allotments taken already till end of March 2010.<br /> 5 minutes off the N11, take Newtownmountkennedy exit.<br /> 20 minutes from Loughlinstown roundabout.<br /> 10 mintutes from Greystones.<br /> Advice/Classes on request.</p> <p>Contact details as follows:<br /> Paul Kavanagh<br /> Mobile: 0872424605<br /> Season Park Farm<br /> Newtownmountkennedy<br /> Co. Wicklow </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=64#post-281 Mon, 25 May 2009 22:21:32 +0000 Anonymous 281@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>I have a 220ft back garden in mature finglas, Dublin. Its a work in progress. Am thinking of getting some chickens. Any hints, tips, pros or cons? </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=75#post-312 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:37:59 +0000 Anonymous 312@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>I have heard SDAA have confirmed their open day on Saturday 25th of July at Frierstown Bohernabreena Tallaght 12pm-4pm<br /> It appears they are having some guest speakers,a tour of the allotment sites,a vegetable competition and a Q&#38;A session ,sounds interesting for both allotment holders and those interested in opening allotment sites. </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=74#post-310 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:33:20 +0000 Anonymous 310@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>Hi we have a site about 1 1/2 miles from Athenry that we would like to turn into allotments for use in spring 2010. We will prepare the soil and provide various itmes for use, it is a nice piece of land and very good soil, we live up the road and our land is of the same quality.<br /> We will only go ahead with this if we get enough response as it is a big site, could accomadate 20 plots comfortably.<br /> Please contact my husband <a href="mailto:p.heagney@hotmail.com">p.heagney@hotmail.com</a> for more information, i.e sizes and cost's. </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=54#post-246 Wed, 06 May 2009 22:45:01 +0000 Anonymous 246@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>hi there, I have a vague memory of last year Gardeners WOrld doing a feature on ways to combate slugs. They are attaching my sunflower seedlings among others things. They suggested I think laying down coffee grinds .. can anyone say they have used this method. I have a handy supply of grind from machine in work but where I am bit hazy was if you need to lay a wide path of it, or a deep amount. If it worked it would be a lot more pleasant in appearance and health than using the blue pellets.<br /> Tracey </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=72#post-306 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:11:07 +0000 Anonymous 306@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>How do i stop Caterpillars eating all my cabbage, friendly way if possible, if not it will do as well. They are breaking my heart </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=55#post-247 Thu, 07 May 2009 18:33:32 +0000 Anonymous 247@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>Can anyone give me advice on growing beans and peas.<br /> Type of soil, sunny position? type of support required?</p> <p>many thanks </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=65#post-283 Tue, 26 May 2009 00:43:11 +0000 Anonymous 283@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>Hi Guys,</p> <p>(While not specifically trying to plug the website its going to happen as a secondary effect, soz )</p> <p>I'm admining a new website (www.getgrowing.ie) and I am in the middle of creating a forum for that site. I could really use some help and advice on this if at all possible.</p> <p>While I have a green finger I am no expert by any means, in fact I am more a novice than anything else. So I am hoping for some feedback on the forums please.</p> <p>So, I'm looking to find out:</p> <p> * Any Tips on its current make-up<br /> * Any Advice on missing sections<br /> * Advice on the 'What and when to grow it' section, should I change it to months or to types of plants and veg?<br /> * Anything else you can think of</p> <p>You cant reach the forums through the website links as its still in construction but here is a direct link<br /> <a href="http://www.getgrowing.ie/forum" rel="nofollow">http://www.getgrowing.ie/forum</a></p> <p>Again, any help and advice you can lend would be great.</p> <p>Thanks </p> <p>Dara Robinson<br /> Getgrowing.ie </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=61#post-276 Fri, 22 May 2009 22:23:58 +0000 Anonymous 276@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>I've decided to go and put some pressure on Fingal Co. Co. to make allotment available to us.<br /> The reason i'm doing this is firstly I don't have enough room to grow much.....anything really, without my neighbours kids ball coming over the wall and flattening things, I'll save money, get loads of exercise , and hope to learn new things and meet new people. Community spirit come alive again maybe.<br /> I attended a meeting last night in Swords ---County development plan......a miserable 17 people showed up<br /> but with pressure on them, they have to and will supply them...all be it from 2011 - 2016 (the development plan is for these years)<br /> So I'll be doing a door to door knock with a petition (for want of a better word) 5000 houses to be asked to add their name, if you want your name on the list you can email me at <a href="mailto:allotmentsfornorthcounty@hotmail.com">allotmentsfornorthcounty@hotmail.com</a><br /> The county development plan meetings are next in Bracken court hotel, Balbriggan on 26th May 7-10pm and Portmarnock sports and leisure complex on May 28th 7-10pm......Please if you can go they need their arses kicked.<br /> Thanks everyone </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=69#post-295 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:12:16 +0000 Anonymous 295@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>Donegal's first Green Gym has started running allotment plots in Donegal Town. </p> <p>The idea behind the opportunity is that getting involved in gardening and conservation tasks, out in the fresh air and with an enthusiastic group of people, improves people's physical and mental health, as well as improving the local environment. </p> <p>Development plans for the Green Gym at Allotments @ Ashtree Garden Centre include raised beds for use by people who experience difficulties reaching down, a polytunnel to extend the growing season, good wheelchair friendly pathways to provide access for all. In addition the project will offer many special events and training courses throughout the year.</p> <p>Also the Green Gym provides a focal point for practical conservation tasks which will help people to deliver environmental improvements to the areas where they live. </p> <p>For further info contact Robert Ellis at <a href="mailto:info@ashtree.ie">info@ashtree.ie</a> </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=68#post-291 Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:16:57 +0000 Anonymous 291@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>Annamoe Allotments are holding an open weekend 27th &#38; 28th June where anyone interested in growing fruit and vegetables can come and view the allotments. There are just 2 spaces remaining in phase 1 but we will also be taking bookings for our second phase which will be starting soon for 2010 season. Viewing by appointment. Please contact <a href="mailto:annamoe99@gmail.com">annamoe99@gmail.com</a> or Tel 0404 45857 for details </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=67#post-289 Thu, 28 May 2009 20:32:31 +0000 Anonymous 289@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>Picking up the baton from Channel 4 and the River Cottage series, I'd like to suggest the establishment of a similar "Landshare" initiative for Ireland - bringing together would-be vegetable gardeners who have no land with garden-owners who are prepared to share part of their garden.</p> <p>Does anyone know of such a scheme already operating in Ireland? I've not found one and Channel 4 have declined to expand their own excellent initiative to allow registration of members from Ireland (it appears to be a postcode-driven system and therefore wouldn't work in Ireland). Take a look at <a href="http://landshare.channel4.com" rel="nofollow">http://landshare.channel4.com</a> to get a better idea of how this might work. Transition Town Totnes in the UK is an example of an established, successful and independent scheme - see <a href="http://totnes.transitionnetwork.org/gardenshare/home" rel="nofollow">http://totnes.transitionnetwork.org/gardenshare/home</a></p> <p>In an effort to kick things off here in Ireland, a Google Group has been established with the name "Landshare Ireland". The idea is that garden-owners or would-be growers join the group and post a new topic either seeking or offering garden space; connections are then made by searching and replying to topics. If all goes well, nearby garden-owners and growers meet, make a suitable arrangement between themselves and then both look forward to lots of home-grown fruit and vegetables!</p> <p>Please note that the Landshare Ireland group is ONLY a means of introduction for interested members - it is not a general gardening or allotment discussion forum (this will be actively discouraged). I'd be happy in due course for one of the established gardening or allotment websites (perhaps the Irish Allotment Forum) to take up the Landshare Ireland initiative with a view to promoting it properly.</p> <p>We will be a long time waiting for our local authorities to meet demand for allotments, particularly for those in the major urban centres. Landshare Ireland is a very simplistic approach to plugging the gap but could be very effective if publicised widely enough.</p> <p>If you think Landshare Ireland might work for you as either a garden-owner or would-be grower, then please visit and join the group here:</p> <p><a href="http://groups.google.com/group/landshare-ireland" rel="nofollow">http://groups.google.com/group/landshare-ireland</a></p> <p>Please be patient - as a group starting out in mid-2009, we have a long way to go to build up numbers and gain some momentum. If you have friends, family and colleagues who would be interested in participating, please encourage them to join. </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=62#post-278 Sun, 24 May 2009 20:21:07 +0000 Anonymous 278@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>There will be an infomation meeting for the Belmont allotments a Joint Venture between the Brothers of Charity and the Ferrybank Socio Economic Development Committee will be held in the Parish Centre, Thursday May 28 at 7.30.<br /> All are welcome. </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=63#post-280 Mon, 25 May 2009 20:31:00 +0000 Anonymous 280@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p>I hear South Dublin Allotment association ran a very successful seed distribution scheme for member this year. It appears that they were selling seed at 1 euro per pack and had a fairly comprehensive range plus seed potatoes at less than half the shop price. </p> http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/topic.php?id=66#post-286 Wed, 27 May 2009 08:07:57 +0000 Thomas 286@http://www.irishallotments.net/forums/ <p><a href="http://growireland.net/abandonedgarden/?p=170" rel="nofollow">http://growireland.net/abandonedgarden/?p=170</a> </p>